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A mobile app t hat lets you rate your restaurant experience and allows rest au ra nt ow ners to access t hat information. A type of blanket for your bed that wraps around the mattress and won’t fall off. A website that lets you shop around for different study abroad services and pairs you with a professional to help you through the process. These ideas, along with many others, were presented Tuesday night at The Proving Ground, USC’s entrepreneurial challenge that awards students with the best ideas for products or companies. Eight dif ferent teams of st udents competed for money and other benefits, judged by a panel of si x business professionals. Among those teams were the students representing Grumble, a mobile app that gives restaurant owners the ability to track customer satisfaction by hour and day. The app was presented by four students, but many other “Grumble Ambassadors” were in attendance at the event in matching orange logo T-shirts. When asked by a judge if the name of the app carries a negative connotation, the team pointed to their panda logo and said even if it does, the panda surely doesn’t. Yousef Ibreak, a third-year finance and economics student, also assured judges that the app would be launched soon. “I guarantee that we will have this app
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Students competed for thousands of dollars in startup money at the Proving Ground.
in the market within one year,” Ibreak said. Grumble’s competition in the SCRA Technology division was SAGE Energy Solutions, described as a “clean energy venture using fuel reformer technology and cataly tic materials to convert transportation and fuels into liquefied petroleum gas on demand.” Kai Mayeda and Sungtak Kim, both chemical engineering graduate students, explained the concept in terms easier to understand, saying they created a “fairy dust” that converts regular fuel into propane. With those chemicals and a “dorm-room refrigerator sized” converter machine, military personnel would be able to have propane on the go. After the presentation, one judge asked, “I’m sorry, what does the box do again?” SAGE Energy Solutions ultimately won their division of the competition and were awarded $15,000 to put towards developing their idea further. The Fluor I n novat ion d iv ision also saw heavy competition between a foreign language and law training service and a product that allows you to avoid making your bed. T h e f i r s t c o m p e t i t o r, L e g a l Immersion, was presented by Dustin Griner, a fourth-year international MBA and law school student. Griner began his presentation by saying, “This will revolutionize the education industry.” After working with Guilherme, a Brazilian attorney, Griner said that he realized there was a need in the Brazilian market for English language and law education. He said he believes Legal Immersion fills that need in PROVING • 2
Leaders discuss local hunger, homelessness Advocates: Stereotypes, prejudices plague community Sarah Thomas
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Hunger and homelessness are bot h silent epidemics which plague the city of Columbia and the nation. These issues come in the form of stereotypes, misconceptions and prejudices against those who are hungry, homeless or both, said local advocates for those populations. “We brought the Gamecock Food Pantry onto campus in hopes that we could break the stigma of what hunger means to our students. When we first brought it, a lot of students didn’t understand why, if you are attending a higher (education) institution, then why would you need money? If you have money for school, why don’t you have money for food?” said Gamecock Pantry Director Claire Kimpton. “It goes back to situations and circumstances that one might face.” For Nat iona l Hu nger a nd Homelessness week, Carolina Homelessness Outreach and No Kid Hungry partnered together to put on “#LeadforaNeed: Ending Hunger and Homelessness in Columbia” Tuesday night. This event shed light on some of the stereotypes that are associated with these issues and how hunger and homelessness affects those in the community, as well as addressing ways in which students and members of the community may get involved and help those who are hungry or homeless. This event featured several people who play an integral role in trying to help hunger and homelessness in Columbia. In this event students were able to hear more about what these people and organizations do. Additionally, there were round table discussions which covered how people are affected and attempted to find ways to solve the problem. Contributors and speakers at the event included
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson addresses the College Republicans at a Tuesday night meeting.
Attorney general visits USC Wilson stresses commitment to work Hannah Richardson
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I n 2010, A la n W i lson wa s elected South Carolina’s attorney general at the age of 37, making him the youngest state attorney general ever elected in the United States. Wilson spoke to the College Republicans Thursday night, imploring more young people to get involved in the political process. Wilson graduated from Francis Marion University in 1996 and went to USC’s School of Law, graduating in 2002. After graduating from FMU, W i l son joi ned t he Nat ion a l Guard, eventually called to serve in Iraq.
“Everything I have ever done right in my life was either a lesson I learned watching someone do it wrong, or when I tried to do it myself and did it wrong,” Wilson said. Before going to work in the state attorney general’s office, Wilson held many jobs ranging from such fields as ditch digging, selling insurance and working for his father’s law firm. Through these varied opportunities, Wilson said he saw what could be done to help and serve others and wanted to become a part of it. “My love for public ser v ice comes f rom my ser v ice as an officer in the military; it comes from my service as a prosecutor in the court room, and I just love serving people,” Wilson said. Wilson challenged the audience to always be committed, rather t ha n bei ng too i nvolved. He
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encouraged students to dedicate time to specific things and not to do things just to “check the box, to get the resume bullet.” Wilson illust rated his dedication to commitment with stories about his attorney general campaign. Five weeks before the election, Wilson’s campaign was low on money but he said because of the commitment of supporters, they were able to rally together to win the election. “I believe you’re tomorrow’s leaders,” Wilson said. Wilson also told the audience to remember that leadership is not about the perks and the privileges, but rat her about ser v ing and doing things for others. “What is important is not that your personal ideas get out on the field of play, but rather the best WILSON • 3
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Lexington area to become shops, homes A former Lexington sawmill will be developed into a major retail center with residential areas, The State reported. The project is on U.S. 378, two miles west of I-20 and is one of the largest-ever developments in the town and its perimeter. Lexington currently has 18,000 residents. The sawmill site was once a local landmark. Its 70 acres will be developed in stages, according to Rock Hill developer Tony Berry. Berr y confirmed a multi-screen cinema and 234-apartment complex will be part of the center. The plans for 16 other stores and restaurants have yet to be determined, however. The site has seen t wo previous attempts at development, both of which fell through during the recession. There is no date set for completion yet, but Berry promised it would get finished. — Amanda Coyne, News Editor
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The Columbia Police Department is seeking a grant that could grow its burgeoning gang unit, The State reported. Chris Segers, the city’s grant writer, was given permission to apply for the money by City Council’s public safety committee Tuesday. In order to get a grant of $243,990, the city would have to come up with 10 percent of the grant in matching funds. That grant would hire and equip two gang investigators. The department will also apply for a $250,000 grant to hire two additional criminal domestic violence investigators. Both grants come from the S.C. Department of Public Safety. The department has about $3 million to give to local agencies across South Carolina. It could fund all or part of each request. Grants could be available for up to three years. — Amanda Coyne, News Editor
The man accused of shooting first-year business student Martha Childress has pleaded not guilty on a federal weapons charge. Michael Juan Smith, 20, was arraigned Tuesday after being indicted by a grand jury on Nov. 5 for being a convicted violent felon in possession of a firearm. Smith had a .40-caliber Glock pistol and .40-caliber ammunition at the time of the shooting, the indictment said. Smith has been convicted of second-degree burglary and grand larceny in the past, one of which was classified as a violent crime. He is being held without bail at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and has been charged with battery of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, being a violent felon possessing a weapon and possessing a stolen gun. — Amanda Coyne, News Editor
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the market by connecting Brazilian attorneys with A merican attorneys who will teach them. Griner said those American attorneys would teach for free in exchange for the opportunity to reach out to international clients. Legal Immersion ultimately lost the $15,000 prize to ZzzSock, described as “an innovative bedding product that eliminates the everyday hassle of making your bed.� ZzzSock was presented by Jeff Blethen, a first-year international business and finance student. “By a show of hands, how many of you enjoy making your bed?� asked Blethen. After no one in the audience raised their hand, he said, “I thought so.� Blethen described his product as “a Snuggie for your bed;� it slips over and covers the mattress and zips closed. After being asked about potential competitors in the market, Blethen said he would like to obtain design and provisional patents for his product. He would also market ZzzSock to a specific market and wants to obtain university and Greek licensing for logo use. “My t a rg et de mog r aph ic s a r e children, college students and young professionals,� said Blethen. “Basically people who are lazy and like to sleep.� The Maxient Social Impact division also pitted two competitors against one
another for $15,000. ReligionShare, a way for users of specific religions to connect with each other on social media, beat out Greenfarm, a sustainable land management credit venture that uses crowd funding and sponsorship to conserve land. The final competition was for Fan Favorite. Two teams that didn’t make it into the other divisions but were the most popular were given the chance to compete for $1,000, with the audience’s cheering determining the winner. BattleFit, a mobile fitness app that encourages users to compete against each other, lost out to SaleAbroad, an online concierge service for students interested in studying abroad. Andrew Kovtun, a third-year international business and economics student, said he hoped to fully launch SaleAbroad by August of next year. Dean K ress, founder of US C ’s P r o v i n g G r ou nd a nd a n entrepreneurship instructor, said the competition encourages and nurtures the innovative entrepreneurial spirit at Carolina. “Some people say you can’t teach entrepreneurship, but I say you can sure as hell encourage it, and that’s what we’re doing here,� Kress said. DG
the volunteer director at Harvest Hope Food Bank, a guidance counselor from Bradley Elementary School, the director of the Gamecock Pantry, members from Homeless Helping Homeless, a clinical social worker and a case worker from St. Lawrence Place. Many students do not understand the effects of hunger unless it is something they have personally struggled with, said Davontae Singleton, president of No Kid Hungry. According to Kimpton, about 6,000 USC students have felt the effects of hunger. Homelessness can happen to anybody and happens in many different forms t han one might t hink, said HHH member Charles Witherspoon. If there is any time where you aren’t in control of the bills or the rent, you can become homeless. If your roommate gets mad at you and kicks you out, you can become
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homeless. There are very many reasons why one might succumb to homelessness or hunger. Not everyone is homeless as a result of a bad decision, although that does happen, Witherspoon said. Sometimes these situations are a result of other outside sources such as the economy and employment. You may have a job today, he said, but you could lose it tomorrow. Sometimes homelessness is the result of a situation like the death of a spouse or a divorce. Some people may need more time to recover from these events, and lose jobs as a result, said Gadson Bennett, a member of Homeless Helping Homeless. Other Hunger and Homelessness events this week include the Winter Shelter donation drive and ser vice projects at local food banks. DG
been surrounded by people who are intelligent and experienced and that it is important to surround yourself with people like that, rather than people who just make you look good. DG
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Proving Ground encourages entrepreneurship ISSUE The Proving Ground concluded last night. OUR STANCE The competition fosters entrepreneurial success. The Proving Ground, USC’s competition for entrepreneurial st udent s a nd t hei r st a r t ups, concluded last night in a live presentation of the fi nalists. W i n n i ng ideas i ncluded ReligionShare, a religious social med ia plat for m; Zzz Sock , a bedding product feat u ring a zipper to st reamline mak ing your bed; and SAGE Energ y Solut ions, a f uel refor mer that converts regular fuel into propane. Each won the social, concept ual and technological category respectively. You don’t need to be Warren B u f f e t t t o s e e t h e o b v io u s d i v ide nd s t h at t he P rov i n g
Ground is bound to pay. While ou r c l a s s r o om e d u c at ion i s paramount in the pursuit of our diploma, there is no substitute f o r t h e k i n d o f r e a l -w o r l d experience that the winners of the competition will earn. On top of the monetar y rewards, winners will also be paired with a mentor and visit a business t h i n k t a n k to i mprove t hei r
“While our classroom education is paramount in the pursuit of our diploma, there is no substitute for the kind of realworld experience that the winners of the competition will earn.”
ideas while cultivating more. T he c a sh rewa rd isn’t too s h ab b y, e it he r. T h i s y e a r ’s Proving Ground boasted more than $50,000 in cash prizes and star t up suppor t. The money comes from sponsors who share the same confidence in USC’s student entrepreneurs that the Proving Ground organization does. USC wou ld be w ise to sweeten t he pot t hemselves. The improved development of entrepreneurs is a sure-fi re way to boost the school’s name and the value of our education. Most of business is a zerosum game, but thankfully for US C , t he P r o v i n g G r o u nd isn’t. Student entrepreneurs get t he much-needed ex perience and support in realizing their product, and t he school gets to brag about the success of its alumni; what’s not to like?
Exclusive tendencies mar some religions Churches need to eliminate divisiveness When we think of organized religion, everyone seems to have a different, yet strong opinion. As times and society evolve, so has the presence and role of the church and Christianity. In May of 2013, a Gallup poll found that 77 percent of Americans believe religion is losing its inf luence. This is the highest percentage since t he poll’s incept ion in 1957. The poll indicates these numbers were heavily influenced by whet her or not people at t e nde d c hu r c h r e g u l a rl y. W hile there are a number of ex pla nat ions for A merica ns’ feelings on this matter, I feel there are several contributing factors worth examining. For starters, the development of televangelism may play a role in Americans’ viewpoints. The late 1990s and 2000s have given r ise to severa l televa ngel ist empi re s. Joel O steen is t he pastor of Lakewood Chu rch in Texas whose ser mons are broadc a st ac ros s t he world. Osteen’s church membership e xc e e d s 4 0 ,0 0 0. W h i le t he church donates a great deal of money to a variet y of causes, A mericans watching at home see a g ra nd iose chu rch t hat cost $75 million to renovate back in 2005. This church is not an outlier; there are several c hu rc he s a rou nd C olu mbia t hat cost enor mous su ms to renovate. Particularly during years of recession, as in 20082009, these images can influence fi nancially strapped Americans in a negative way. A not her div ide A mericans face is t he exclu siv it y of certain groups. In my friends’ experience and my own, it seems
that if you are gay, divorced, liberal or of dif ferent fait h, you are looked down upon in church. Such exclusion is often a result of the ambiguity of sin. There are many doctrines in biblical teachings addressing how one should strive to live one’s life; however, now he r e do e s it g ive hu ma ns t he authority to judge others. Judging is a si n u nto it self. According to t he b o ok of Rom a n s (3:23; N I V ), “A ll Steven have si n ned, a nd Asbill Fourth-year f a l l shor t of t he pharmacy glor y of God.” A student friend of mine once attended a church class with a married couple. The following week, she was told she could no longer attend the class because she was single. Because of this incident, my friend left the church. Another friend of mine was essent ially banned from her Sunday school class after she divorced her husband. This hurt her immensely and led to her leaving the church. Excluding others is not a way to reach their hearts. Churches tend to focus on t he nuclear family and often center activities around it. I believe in my heart that being married and having children is not God’s plan for everyone. There is a place in church for those who may be gay, divorced or of a different fa it h. M a ny of t he apost les in t he Bible, as well as Jesus himself, were never married nor did they have children. I believe a l l of us have a n i nd iv idua l pla n orda i ned by G od, a nd Christianity is less about rules a nd more ab out a p er son a l relationship with Jesus Christ. Romans 8:28 (NIV) says, “And
we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Part of faith is understanding that we can’t understand everything. It’s hard enough to know what’s in store for our own lives, much less the lives of others. If we had all of the answers, we wouldn’t need God. A t h i rd a rea of d iv ide for Americans is the merging of faith and polit ics. The emergence of the “Religious Right” has, in my view, been detrimental. T he v it r iol a nd ha m mer i ng on such issues as abortion and homosexuality in the political and religious arena has poisoned Christianit y’s message. First, not all Christians feel the same on t hese issues. Second, we should be focusing our energy on other issues instead, such as povert y, t he env ironment a nd educat ion. These issues and more are outlets where a community of faith has impact. There is great potential for a society that chooses inclusion over exclusion. I pray that we live to see the day when all feel welcome in the pews and at the altar.
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When studying abroad, get your facts straight Travelers shouldn’t let bad press sway ultimate decision If you ask a college student what they want to do after they graduate, 90 percent of the time, their first response will be travel. The great thing is, we don’t have to wait until we graduate and have a job that will take us all around the world. The study abroad options and research grants available here at USC make college one of the most affordable and convenient times to visit a new country. I’m currently looking into going to Seoul, South Korea next fall with a new exchange program the journalism school finalized this summer. There are opportunities on almost every continent for every major, and more often than not, they encompass the opportunity to travel to more than just the place where you’re staying. There’s not always t ime (or m o n e y) a f t e r g r a d u at io n t o spend months or years abroad, so I’m doing it here while the scholarships and grants provide Emilie the opportunity. Obviously, it’s Dawson a large investment in time and Third-year public education, so I’m doing a lot of relations student research before I go to make sure I go where I should and take advantage of all I can there. Because of the proliferation of foreign news on the Internet, it’s easy to be deterred from certain places due to dangerous news. One such case is in Lima, Peru, where USC has an exchange program with PUC Lima, a Catholic university. In February of this year, an American couple’s family reported them “missing” and “feared kidnapped.” The family’s evidence was based on a lack of Facebook posts from the couple and unanswered cell phone calls, but the Peruvian officials quickly located them and declared them safe. Unfortunately, large news syndicates like CNN, Fox and Reuters didn’t give Peru the credit it deserves, creating some bad press. Despite Per u’s v iolent histor y wit h t he Shining Path terrorists, it is considered safe for travelers now. If you won’t take my word for it, check out peruthisweek.com. It shows the vibrant life of this South American country, rather than the darker side that news outlets tend to report. Similarly, exchange programs in Guadalajara, Mexico are being reactivated in 2014 and the U.S. Department of State has issued a travel warning about border towns nearby. The warning was to let travelers know about police action regarding violence in these towns, but it’s comparable to another country issuing a travel warning about the U.S. because of police cracking down on violence in Five Points. If you’re considering any exchange program, it’s important to keep an open mind. Go to a meeting at the Study Abroad office, and ask teachers in you r major what k ind of opportunities there are. We, as college students and specifically Gamecocks, are supposed to be adventurous and exploratory, especially in our studies, so don’t believe everything you read online or let one bad story be the sole factor in your decision. Research the country you’re interested in before you decide and always try to say yes to whenever the stars align. CONTACT INFORMATION
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Dee Jay Rucker paves his own path Hip-hop artist inspired, not defined by Uncle Darius Caitlyn McGuire
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USC students are widely familiar with the name Darius Rucker as the musically talented country star and Hootie and the Blowfish frontman that spent his college years in Columbia. But now a new member of the family is making his musical debut in the capital city, but not as a country musician like his famous relative. Dee Jay Rucker, 24, is a Charleston native and nephew of Darius, but more importantly, he’s a self-made hip-hop artist who has gained a strong following and successful start with little help. Although he embraces his uncle’s fame and has looked up to him in the 10 years he has been rapping, he said he has not relied on his uncle to make his career a success and has to put in extra effort to separate himself from Darius. “I feel like I really have to prove myself,” Rucker said. “I really have to go that extra mile because people always have some preconceived notions of what to expect from me.” With nearly a decade of hard work, Rucker said he is finally starting to see the success he’s always craved, even releasing his first single and music video, “In it Tho,” that has had about 700,000 hits on YouTube. “The thing that I like the most so far is people coming up and telling me they like what I’m doing,” he said. “Growing up watching my uncle in the spotlight made me always want to be in the spotlight. It’s in my blood. It’s what I was born to do.” Rucker’s talents have led him to create hip-hop music that he said is unlike anything else out there. Although artists like Rick Ross and Jay-Z inspire him, he said his own sound is completely unique. “With just the influence from my uncle, it gives me a different outlook than other rappers,” Rucker said. “With me from a young age being able to see these different venues and listen to different music, I’m able to create different music. You can’t confi ne me to one genre.” With his respect for all genres of music, Rucker said he is excited to take the stage in December with a
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Dee Jay Rucker, nephew of country singer Darius Rucker, will perform in support of troops at the Historic Columbia Speedway. number of different artists to support a cause close to his heart. Rucker said he will be one of several performers to appear in Jammin’ for the Troops at the Historic Columbia Speedway, a concert that will raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder. Rucker was born on a military base in Hawaii and grew up alongside his fat her and grandfat her who bot h served. He said many of his friends currently serve as well, so anything involving the military is extremely close to him. “ T ho s e w ho c o me out of t he military sometimes have a hard time getting back into the swing of things,” he said. “They take that job to protect us, so at the end of the day, we want to do the same for them. We want to see
everybody thrive.” A nd it is not just the musicians that are excited for the collaborative concert. Michael Lacy, a master sergeant in the U.S. Army Special Forces branch said he is truly amazed by all that is being done for the cause. Lacy takes care of wounded, injured and ill special operations soldiers by helping them to recover or fi nd placement outside the military. Lacey knows that physical, as well as mental illnesses such as PTSD, are difficult to deal with, but are possible to overcome. “When I see someone who has been injured or mentally challenged by anything holding them back,” he said. “To see them come out of that and know they can overcome anything
they see in front of them, that is my happiest moment.” Lacy said he can’t wait to attend the Jammin’ for the Troops concert and is still in awe by the support. “It’s a n a maz i ng blessi ng t hat someone would organize something for our wounded and ill soldiers,” Lacy said. “To know that someone is supporting us, our community is backing us, is an absolute blessing.” Rucker said after the concert, he wants to continue his work with PTSD and helping those who have served. “I want to be international. I want to be a household name. I want to be a brand but I always want to be able to help people with my music,” he said. DG
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Lifelong friends form band Musical trio More Than Words performed everything f r o m p o p t o c ou nt r y t o C h r i s t m a s m u s i c at t h e Russell House Acoustic Café Tuesday night. Bandmates Cameron Larkin, a first-year business major, and Crystal Burbage, a fi rst-year pharmacy major, have k now n each ot her since first grade, but didn’t d i s c o v e r t h at t he y e a c h shared a passion for writing and performing music until their sophomore year of high school. “I heard him at the school talent show and was like, ‘ W ho a , y o u c a n s i n g?’ ” Burbage said. For the following year’s t a le nt s how, Bu r b a g e , a classica l ly t ra i ned si nger who has traveled the country performing for the American Choral Directors Association National Women’s Choir and Larkin, who had no musical t raining, performed Lady Antebellum’s “Dancing Away With My Heart.” But it wasn’t until their senior year that things really
started to blow up. For their graduation, they co-wrote “Stepping Stones” about “the things people said we wouldn’t miss till now.” Their school principal, who was reduced to tears during the performance, set them up with a live showing on Charleston’s WCIV-TV. “It was the coolest thing ever,” Burbage said. “With all these lights on you, you start to fantasize about what that life would be like. Being the talent was a powerful feeling.” W hen t hey came to USC t h i s f a l l , t he b a nd adopted first-year chemical engineering major Cameron Wilkes to form what they jokingly refer to as “The Cam sandwich.” M o r e T h a n Wo r d s performs with a chemistry that ref lects the members’ lifelong friendship. “When a harmony comes together you step back and go, ‘Wait, did that just happen?’” Burbage said. “I live for that.” — Compiled by Alex Buscemi, Assistant Mix Editor
Ho w i m p o r t a nt i s t h e space you’re working in? Kate Schwennsen thinks it matters a lot. Schwennsen, chairwoman of Clemson University’s School of Architecture and former president of the A merican Institute of Architects, said that as the buildings have changed, the students’ work has, too. A nd t he bu ild i ng has changed plent y in the 100 years Clemson — the only school in Sout h Carolina offering architecture — has taught the program, she told a gathering of the Columbia Design League on Tuesday. It spent decades in the brick, Italian villa-inspired Riggs Hall. At the time, it had a bold design which allowed for few flourishes, when architecture stressed utility, Schwennsen said. So when students in 1958 moved i nto t he f i rst Lee Ha l l — a m id-cent u r y modern design, emphasizing minimalism and openness — their environment changed completely. W hile showing students’ projects from shortly after the move, Schwennsen said the influence was evident. A plan for a Hilton Head Island marina, drawn in 1958, mimics Lee Hall, with clean lines and lots of windows. A student’s 1962 plan for a
Catholic church in Easley put aside conservatism for sharp angles and geometric design. T he st udent s t hem selve s became a looser, edgier group. This is in part due to the fact that the students’ environment isn’t homogeneous, Schwennsen said. Instead, the architecture school has established programs in Genoa, Italy; Barcelona, Spain and Charleston. Genoa was the first program, established in 1973. It was opened because South Carolina didn’t offer a place for students to see much urban design. “ We ne e d t o g r ad u at e students who are good global citizens,” Schwennsen said. T h e s c h o o l’s b u i ld i n g changed again last year, when Clemson opened Lee III, an addition to Lee Hall. Using a quarter of the energy that
other Clemson buildings need per square foot, it was designed to be able to generate as much energ y as it uses and won LEED Gold distinction as a result. A nd in the year since it op ened, S c hwen n sen h a s already seen it shape how students are working. Its floor plan is more open, so they’re influenced by each other’s ideas more. It has a skylight- and window-heavy design, so students are more conscious of natural light. They’ve even started holding lights up to their models to see how it comes in. Like past changes to the architecture school’s facilities, the move demonstrates that the space you work in can shape the work you produce. “It changes the way they think,” Schwennsen said. DG
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The chairwoman of Clemson’s architecture school Kate Schwennsen speaks to the Columbia Design League Tuesday.
HECK • Continued from 8 Rebel sig na l ca l ler Bo Wa l lace is a dual-threat quarterback who has completed nearly 65 percent of his passes and thrown for more than 2,600 yards while also rushing for four touchdowns. Rememb er a cer t a i n du a l-t h reat quarterback who torched the Tigers when he entered the game in the second half? In addition, tailback Jeff Scott is averaging almost eight yards per carry. If that’s not enough, Ole Miss has four tailbacks who are averaging at least five yards per carry and have at least 50 touches. Finally, Missouri quarterback James Franklin is expected to return against the Rebels. While this should boost the Tigers, Franklin hasn’t played in a game since Oct. 12, so he’ll be a little rusty. Now here is why Missouri will knock
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problems with turnovers or defensive miscommunication are all fi xable. “The env ironment is def initely different and g uys are a lot more positive and they’re not seeing it as a
off Texas A&M at home: Have you seen the Aggie defense this season? They have more holes than a strainer. A&M is 88th in the country in points against, just under 31 points per game. Even worse, the Aggies are giving up more than 38 points per game in their six conference games. Not good news against a Missouri team w it h a potent of fense and a nasty attitude after a 30-point loss to the Aggies last season. This game is a rivalry from when both teams were in the Big-12 and the Tigers would love nothing more than to show A&M that they belong in the SEC as well. So pay attention this weekend, because if Missouri does happen to take care of Ole Miss, they will represent the East in Atlanta. DG
negative thing because it’s so early,” Williams said. “We’re not taking it too hard on ourselves because we know most of the problems we’re having right now are self-inflicted.” DG
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State bragging rights up for grabs Women’s basketball travels to Clemson to begin 3-game road trip Collyn Taylor
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Junior forward Aleighsa Welch said Wednesday’s clash with Clemson will see both teams at the top of their game. The trip to Clemson is the first road game of the year.
A f ter open ing t he season w it h four consecutive home games, South Carolina women’s basketball is leaving the confines of Colonial Life Arena to embark on a three-game road trip. The first stop is a visit to in-state rival Clemson. The Gamecocks are looking to win four-straight against the Tigers tonight and junior forward Aleighsa Welch is expecting a hostile environment. “It’s going to be different because we’ve played our first four games at home. It’s a different environment, you’re not going to have those fans cheer i ng for you, it ’s def i n itely going to be different not having our undivided fan support,” Welch said. “We are just going to have to weather that storm. It’s our first road game. They are going to come out with a lot of energy, so we have to prepare for that environment that we are going to be in.” Coach Dawn Staley, who has been a part of the rivalry for five years, is trying to help her team prepare for its first road test. “We got some kinks out, we got a little bit better in different areas. I thought we got exposed in some areas, so we got back in the gym today and worked through some of the things that I felt would hinder us on the road,” Staley said. “I liked the energy that came in today — the focus — and we got a lot accomplished today.” The team is on an offensive tear through the first four games, averaging 84 points and 19.5 assists per game. Defensively, South Carolina has been a presence on the glass, out-rebounding opponents by 17.8 rebounds per game and averaging 8.5 steals. The team looks to continue to play with the efficiency that has led to its undefeated record thus far.
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South Carolina’s men’s basketball team is off to a 1-2 start and will face coach Frank Martin’s alma mater, Florida International, Sunday at 1 p.m. Martin said in Tuesday’s press conference that he has known several FIU players since they were in diapers and that several went to his oldest son’s high school. Those players include the Golden Panthers’ senior point guard Raymond Taylor who Martin calls “Ray-Ray.” Taylor leads the team with six assists per game while averaging just more than 13 points per contest. FIU’s best player probably senior forward Rakeem Buckles, who played for coach Rick Pitino for three years at Louisville before transferring. Buckles was more of a role player at Louisville, but is now a featured player at FIU, averaging 15.5 points and around nine rebounds per game. After Rick Pitino’s son, coach Richard Pitino, left the Golden Panthers to coach at Minnesota, Anthony Evans took over this season as FIU’s head coach. College basketball fans might remember Evans leading a 15-seeded Norfolk State team to an improbable upset of a 2-seeded Missouri team in the NCAA tournament two seasons ago. “I thought hiring Anthony was a homerun for my alma mater,” Martin said. “He’s about winning, he’s about doing things right, so I am extremely proud as an alum with the direction that program’s going. I expect them to be real competitive, and I expect it to be a heck of a game for us. One that will definitely make us better.” At the press conference, Martin also reflected on this past Sunday’s 71-57 loss at Clemson. He said that youth may have been a factor, but also felt the preparation going into the game was not good enough for his players. “If you were to pin me down before the game in a little room somewhere and you said ‘you got to give me answers,’ I would have said we’re not winning,” he said. Martin called the offensive play “pathetic” and mentioned that when the Gamecocks cut the Clemson lead to two points in the second half, South Carolina had f ive consecut ive possessions where only one pass was made. The lack of ball movement made it easier for Clemson to get stops. Martin said the onepass possessions are only understandable when the Gamecocks are attacking on an open floor, not when the opposing defense is set and ready. On defense, Martin acknowledged his team has the effort, but some key concepts are not sinking in with the players. “We’re not very good defensively right now,” he said. “We got guys that are trying, but we’re having major
“Keep focusing on doing what we are doing well: getting the ball inside, post players are playing well, we are getting a lot of production in the paint, knocking down open shots,” sophomore guard Asia Dozier said. “We have to put a little more focus on getting offensive production from our defense, just getting stops and converting in transition.” Sout h Carolina has eight underclassmen on the team, including freshman center Alaina Coates, who earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after averaging 13.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. W it h t he up com i ng road t r ip being the fi rst venture into a hostile c ol le g i at e e nv i r o n me nt f or t he freshmen, Staley and the team are looking for the younger players to get acclimated to playing on the road. “Hopefully we have enough practice and enough game experience for them to be disciplined, don’t try anything new and just play the way we practice. Some of them have been practicing extremely well so hopefully they’ll continue that,” Staley said. “It is on the road so I have to leave a little leeway, being the first time they are on the road. They have to get a really good feel of playing on the road and performing at a certain level.” The team is looking forward to a hard-fought game against the Tigers a nd ha s had t he C lem son g a me circled for a while. And according to Welch, the team is always ready for a rivalry game. The battle for statewide bragging rights tips off at 7 p.m. “You always get pumped up for a rivalry game,” Welch said. “If there is one game in your season that you get pumped for, it’s the in-state rivalry game. Everyone knows the rivalry between South Carolina and Clemson so you just want to go out there and have an extra pep in your step. They want to blow us out, we want to blow them out.”
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Senior guard Brenton Williams said poor communication and misunderstanding contributed to the loss at Clemson. breakdowns and our biggest problem is guarding the basketball. You can practice rotations all you want, but the idea is to never get put on rotation; the idea is for you to guard the basketball so the ball doesn’t get in the paint.” Senior guard Brenton Williams echoed Martin’s statements and added the team has to improve on keeping their focus throughout the game. “I think the main problem during the Clemson game was miscommunication more than anything,” Williams said. “Most of the time, we didn’t have all five guys on the same page. Guys have to do a better job of keeping up with the changes that coach is making throughout the game.” Williams said t he mindset wit h t he losses has changed from previous years where the Gamecocks may have dwelt on them. He added that there are still many games left in the season and that the fi rst three games do not make or break it. Williams also said Martin let the team know while watching film that the MARTIN • 6
Earlier this week, students got an email reminding us to request tickets for the remaining home games against Coastal Carolina and Clemson. In that same email, students were offered a chance to apply for discounted SEC Championship game tickets. South Carolina has not clinched the SEC East yet. However, student ticketing must have looked at Missouri’s remaining s c he d u le a nd s aw how difficult it is. The Tigers play at No. 24 Ole Miss this weekend and finish out the regular season at home against No. 12 Texas A&M. Missouri only has to lose Kyle Heck one of the games for the Sports Gamecocks to punch their Editor tickets to Atlanta. With that said, you will know if South Carolina will play in Atlanta sooner than you may think. Ole Miss will top Missouri this weekend, and the Tigers will upset the Aggies in their final game. In this scenario, South Carolina will be East champs shortly after their game against Coastal Carolina at 1 p.m. on Saturday. You may be wondering what the heck I’m thinking. I know my prediction is opposite from the majority of opinions out there but here is why it will play out that way: Ole Miss has played well this season, particularly at home. The Rebels are 7-3 on the season and their three losses have been to Alabama, Auburn and Texas A&M, all teams currently ranked in the top 15. The Alabama and Auburn games were on the road and the loss to A&M at home came on a last-second field goal. HECK • 6